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The average stay at the Institution was 101 days.
On a perusal of the notes of the cases sent to Benenden it will be
seen that some of the cases returned home, after a three months' residence,
with little improvement. This would appear to reflect somewhat
on those responsible for the selection of the cases for treatment. It is
unfortunate that more of the cases have not received permanent benefit,
the reason is that it has been found very difficult to discover cases in the
very early stage of the disease willing to go to a Sanatorium. Generally
the cases reported to me have been in an advanced stage of Phthisis and
not likely to receive permanent benefit anywhere. It is hoped that
persons thoroughly run down will avail themselves of Sanatorium treatment
before they become affected with definite tuberculosis.
Case 1.—E.C. Tobacconist's Assistant, Single, Age 26 years.
No history of Phthisis in family. Had good health up to 18 months
ago when, after a bad cold, thinning and cough began. Unable
to work for last six months. Has never had blood-spitting.
Sputum not examined.
Pulse 80. Temperature 99.4°. Weight 10 stone 6 lbs.
Dulness and rales over apex of left lung.
Admitted to Benenden, July 26th, 1910. Discharged November
14th, 1910.
Number of days under treatment 111. Gain in weight 9 lbs.
Disease reported arrested.
Prognosis—Good.
Case 2.—E.F. Stationer s Assistant, Single, Age 28 years.
Brother died of Phthisis. Illness began with Pleurisy 4 years ago.
Never under Sanatorium treatment. Chief symptons, cough
and shortness of breath. Never had blood-spitting. Sputum
not examined.
Pulse 100. Temperature 97-6°. Weight 8 stone 6 lbs.
Dulness and rales over apex of left lung.
Admitted to Benenden July 26th, 1910. Discharged December
2nd, 1910.
Number of days under treatment, 129. Gain in weight 7 lbs.
Condition of disease on discharge—Improved.
Prognosis—Fair.